Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens (5 page)

Have you ever been with a group of people who are conversing about something you don’t know much about?

What were you afraid might happen?z

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What were you feeling at the time?

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What did you do?

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Bella

Can you describe Bella’s thought-feeling-action chain in this situation?

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Think about times when you have to introduce yourself.

What are you typically thinking in those situations?

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What are you typically feeling? Describe any physical signs of anxiety you are afraid others might notice.

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When you feel that way and are worried that someone might notice visible signs of your anxiety, what do you tend to do?

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Chris

Here’s a situation that triggers Chris’s anxiety. He thinks he’s strange, but many teens share similar thoughts and feelings.